In the wheel house, loosen the two brackets
and remove the cover.
Turn signal
24-watt bulb, PY24W
1.If necessary, pull the inside trim of the
wheel house slightly inward. Turn the bulb
holder counterclockwise and remove.2.Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.3.Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re‐
verse order of removal.4.Attach the cover to the wheel house.Low beams
55-watt bulb, H7.1.Turn the lid counterclockwise and remove.2.Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen it
from the holder and remove.3.Pull the connector off the bulb.4.Attach the connector to the new bulb.5.First insert the bulb at the top with the
strap, arrow 1, and then press down firmly,
arrow 2. Make sure that the bulb snaps into
place.6.Close the headlight housing with the lid.
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21-watt bulb, PY21W1.In the wheel house, loosen the two brack‐
ets and remove the cover.2.If necessary, pull the inside trim of the
wheel house slightly inward. Turn the bulb
socket counterclockwise and remove.3.Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.4.Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re‐
verse order of removal.5.Attach the cover to the wheel house.
Front fog lights
Follow general instructions, refer to page 205.
35-watt bulb, H8.
1.Use the handle of the screwdriver from the
onboard vehicle tool kit to remove the
three wheel house panel screws, arrow 1.Carefully pull back the wheel house panel,
arrow 2.2.Pull off the bulb connector, arrow 1.
Turn the bulb, arrow 2.
Left side of vehicle: turn clockwise.
Right side of vehicle: turn counterclock‐
wise.
Remove the bulb.3.Insert the new bulb, connect the connector
and screw on the wheel house panel.
Turn signal in exterior mirror
Follow general instructions, refer to page 205.
The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature
LED technology. Contact your service center
in the event of a malfunction.
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Replacing the reversing lamp and inner
brake lamp1.Loosen the two holders, arrow 1 and pull
down on the lamp holder to remove, ar‐
row 2.2.Unscrew the defective bulb of the revers‐
ing or brake lamp from its socket counter‐
clockwise.3.Insert the new bulb.
Installing the bulb holder
1.Slide the bulb holder onto the two guide
pins, arrow 1. Insert the two contacts, ar‐
row 2, into the connections, arrow 3.2.Press on the bulb holder. Make sure that
the two exterior holders latch into place.3.Place the cover back in position and slide it
inwards.
Rear lamp, license plate lamp and
central brake lamp
Follow general instructions, refer to page 205.
These lights are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Changing wheels
Hints
When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
Which is why no spare tire is available.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
Further information about the battery can be
obtained from your service center.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service cen‐
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CareVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Car washes
General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods oftime and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Automatic car washes
Hints Do not use high pressure washing sys‐
tems
With washing systems operating at high pres‐
sures and nozzle positions close to the win‐
dows, drops of water can penetrate.◀▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Retract the rear spoiler.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 70, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 46.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
Steptronic transmission:
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To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rear spoiler compartment To ensure that the function of the rear spoiler
is not impaired, by leaves, snow or ice e.g., the
compartment that accommodates the rear
spoiler should be cleaned regularly.
Rubber components Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or noises.
Fine wood parts Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
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Technical dataVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Note
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, country version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can befound in the approval documents, on informa‐
tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained
from the service center.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
Note
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, tires, load and chassis version. BMW 3 Series Gran TurismoWidth with mirrorsinches/mm80.6/2,047 Width without mirrorsinches/mm72.0/1,828Heightinches/mm59.4/1,508Lengthinches/mm190.0/4,827Wheelbaseinches/mm115.0/2,921Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m38.7–40.4/11.8–12.3Seite 228ReferenceTechnical data228
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 118
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 125
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 74
Activated-charcoal filter 151
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 114
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 125
Active rear spoiler 120
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 116
Adaptive Light Control 92
Additives, oil 200
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 50
After washing vehicle 222
Airbags 96
Airbags, indicator/warning light 97
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 147, 150
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 147, 149
Air distribution, manual 147, 150
Air flow, air conditioner 147
Air flow, automatic climate control 150
Air pressure, tires 188
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 151
Alarm system 45
Alarm, unintentional 46
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17 All around the steering
wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 195
All-wheel-drive 119
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 154
Alternative oil types 201
Antifreeze, washer fluid 71
Antilock Brake System, ABS 118
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 118
Approved axle load 229
Approved engine oils 201
Arrival time 86
Ash tray 157
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 217
Assistance when driving off 123
Assist system information, on Control Display 89
Attentiveness assistant 116
AUTO intensity 149
Automatic car wash 221
Automatic climate con‐ trol 146
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 148
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 125
Automatic Curb Monitor 57
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 98
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 92
Automatic locking 44
Automatic recirculated-air control 150
Automatic tailgate 39 Automatic transmission, see
Steptronic transmission 72
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 149
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 147
AUTO program, intensity 149
Auto Start/Stop function 66
Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 229
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 52
Backrest, width 52
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 217
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 219
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 213
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 213
Belts, safety belts 53
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 164
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 203
Bonus range, ECO PRO 176
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholders 164
Brake assistant 118
Brake discs, break-in 168
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Brake lights, adaptive 116
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 116
Brake pads, break-in 168
Braking, hints 169
Breakdown assis‐ tance 216, 217
Break-in 168
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 89
Bulb replacement 205
Bulb replacement, front 206
Bulb replacement, halogen headlights 206
Bulb replacement, rear 211
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights 209
Bulbs and lights 205
Button, RES 128
Button, Start/Stop 64
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 217
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 224
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 136
Camera, Side View 139
Camera, Top View 140
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers 164
Car battery 213
Car care products 222
Care, displays 224
Care, vehicle 222
Cargo 171
Cargo area 159
Cargo area, enlarging 160
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 165
Cargo cover 159
Cargo position, rear seat backrest 161 Cargo, securing 172
Cargo straps, securing cargo 172
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 224
Car wash 221
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 168
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 203
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 163
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 205
Changing wheels 213
Changing wheels/tires 194
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 77
Checking the engine oil level electronically 199
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 199
Children, seating position 60
Children, transporting safely 60
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 60
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 62
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 60
Child safety locks 63
Child seat, mounting 60
Child seats 60
Chrome parts, care 223
Cigarette lighter 157 Cleaning displays 224
Climate control 146, 148
Clock 81
Closing/opening via door lock 38
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation 42
Clothes hooks 164
Coasting 178
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 178
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 178
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 68
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 69
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 123
Compartments in the doors 163
Compass 155
Computer 85
Condensation on win‐ dows 150
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 170
Condition Based Service CBS 203
Configuring driving pro‐ gram 123
Confirmation signal 44
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 157
Continued driving with a flat tire 101 , 104
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